The Qin Rong affair served as the catalyst. Lin Zhao acting first and reporting …

The Qin Rong affair served as the catalyst. Lin Zhao, acting first and reporting later, seized the opportunity to launch hostilities against the Xishou Baotai Military Command, ordering the Qinghe, Zhenwei, and Deshun Armies to advance on all fronts. Ma Zhenbang was put in charge of logistical suppo…